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Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:58:53 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.9We Have 2 New Board Membershttp://expansioninternational.org/2017/12/we-have-2-new-board-members/
http://expansioninternational.org/2017/12/we-have-2-new-board-members/#respondSat, 16 Dec 2017 17:31:39 +0000http://expansioninternational.org/?p=3838Introducing the two newest members to Expansion International’s Board of Directors, Pam Gabriel and Dr. Colleen Zimmermann. We are excited to have them both be a part of the organization and want to officially welcome them.

Pam Gabriel has lived in Boise since 1984 and is married to Todd Gabriel. Todd and Pam have 3 children, Nicolas 22, Corban 20, and McKenna 17. Pam has been on two mission trips with Expansion International, one with Todd and two of their children and one on her own.

She spent a year volunteering with Expansion International, writing grant requests and helping out at the office. Through her grant writing and volunteering Pam has an understanding of Expansion International’s goals and is excited to work with the rest of the board to see what God has planned for the future.

Dr. Colleen Zimmerman grew up in South Dakota and moved to Boise for her residency training. While working in Boise she learned about Expansion International and joined them for two medical mission trips. She was with the team that dedicated the land where we will build the Magumu Mercy Medical Clinic later this year. After moving to Spokane and meeting her husband they both joined Expansion for a trip to Kenya in 2014.

She currently lives in Spokane, WA with her husband and young son where she has her medical practice and teaches family medicine. Colleen shared that she is excited to see how God will continue to work through Expansion International and is grateful to be a part of this ministry.

]]>http://expansioninternational.org/2017/12/we-have-2-new-board-members/feed/0Make a Donation to Honor a Loved onehttp://expansioninternational.org/2017/12/make-a-donation-to-honor-a-loved-one/
http://expansioninternational.org/2017/12/make-a-donation-to-honor-a-loved-one/#respondFri, 15 Dec 2017 17:56:57 +0000http://expansioninternational.org/?p=3854The holidays are a time for celebration and remembrance. Give the gift of hope while you celebrate those special people in your life.

Consider giving a donation to Expansion International in your loved one’s name or in memory of someone. We will send a beautiful Christmas acknowledgement card telling them or their family about the donation given in their honor. It’s a meaningful gift that will go a long way in improving lives now and in the future.

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http://expansioninternational.org/2017/12/thank-you-eagle-nazarene/#respondFri, 15 Dec 2017 17:49:12 +0000http://expansioninternational.org/?p=3851A fundraiser at Eagle Nazarene Church for the past 3 weeks raised funds to provide Hosanna Children’s Home with a very Merry Christmas. Eagle Nazarene has hosted our Hosanna Christmas fundraiser for the past few years and we are grateful to have such a wonderful partnership with them.

Enough funds were raised to provide all 52 children with a special Christmas dinner, treats and a gift for each child. In addition we will be able to supply the home with food staples and vitamins. A Big Thank You to Eagle Nazarene Church and all the people who gave and made this a special Christmas for Hosanna Home.

Praise God! We are happy to report that Hosanna Children’s Home, is one step closer to reaching their goal of self-sustainability.

Funds have come into Expansion International which will enable Hosanna to purchase an additional 2 plots of land attached to their property. This land will be used to cultivate vegetables for food and to sell in the community and to expand their farming.

Hosanna Children’s Home is an orphanage located in Githunguri, a rural area of Kenya. It serves as a permanent home for around 52 children.

Expansion International has assisted Hosanna Children’s Home for the past 4 years with emergency funds as well as scholarships for high school students. We have also held medical clinics at the site and conducted children’s ministry.

Last year, God supplied the funds for Hosanna to acquire 2 plots of land, adjacent to their property, where their greenhouse sat. This year God has supplied once again. This is a huge blessing for Hosanna and will move them one step closer toward their goal of becoming fully self-sustaining.

Every year Expansion International takes teams to Kenya to host medical camps, education & training conferences, conduct children’s programs and participate in other ministries based on needs in the various Kenyan communities where we are active.

We are happy to announce that our 2018 summer medical mission trip to Kenya will be held from June 16th-July 1st.

We want to invite you to be a part of this team. Our first official team mission meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4th, 7:00 p.m. at Eagle Nazarene Church (1001 W. State St. Eagle, ID 83616). Mission applications and a non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due at that time. If you or someone you know is interested in going on this trip but missed our informational meeting, contact us at info@expansioninternational.org.

Get on social media and spread the word! November is known for shopping with days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of the day that effects every other one? November 28, 2017 is officially #GivingTuesday.

#UNselfie Example

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners, charities, families, businesses, and individuals to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, November 28, 2017, will kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities and give back to the charities and causes they support. Millions of people in over 98 countries have participated in the movement.

Join the Movement

Whether it’s your time, a donation or the power of your voice, you are a difference maker! We invite you to join the movement by interacting with our social media platforms. It’s simple and fun. Use the #GivingTuesday hashtag on any of your social media accounts or perhaps share an #UNselfie and link it to our Expansion International Facebook page, Twitter account, or our new Instagram.

The #UNselfie, or the selfless selfie, is a powerful way to show how and why you are a supporter of Expansion International. Consider joining the movement and getting your friends involved. (See example photo above)

Take a “selfie” with a caption to explain how or why you and/or your friends are giving. (I give because…;I support Expansion International because…)

Are you a creative person who loves to write and has an attention to detail? Then we want you on our team!

Expansion International is looking for someone to fill a full time marketing and communications position. The job would include creating brochures, newsletter content, annual reports, managing social media, and assisting us with marketing materials for various events.

]]>http://expansioninternational.org/2017/11/job-opportunity/feed/0Bahati Church Commissionedhttp://expansioninternational.org/2017/11/bahati-church-commissioned/
http://expansioninternational.org/2017/11/bahati-church-commissioned/#respondFri, 17 Nov 2017 18:55:17 +0000http://expansioninternational.org/?p=3774Expansion International had the privilege of assisting in the construction of two churches in the Bahati area. Pastor Peter who first approached us to help build a church in Subukia over a year ago, purchased a plot of land in Bahati in hopes of establishing a church in that community as well.

The church community was already active and meeting in various homes to worship, pray and study the word. We agreed to help supply the bricks and they provided the labor. A few weeks ago they commissioned the building and now have an official place of worship.

Expansion also helped one of our long time partners, Pastor Moses, to complete his church building in the Bahati area. We are excited to report that the community of Bahati is progressing and doing well.

The 5th Annual 2 Mustard Seeds Resale Event, held from Sept. 14-16th, 2017, was a great success! We exceeded our sales goal for this year and even surpassed sales from the previous years, which all translates to helping even more Kenyan students to be able to attend high school. This brings us one step closer to purchasing another rental property, which generates self-sustaining matching scholarship funds for the 2 Mustard Seeds Program.

The success of this sale was in large part due to all of you. We want to specifically thank, Melissa Martin and Missy Veeck who were the co-leaders for this year’s sale and we also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude in thanking all who came out to shop, volunteer, donate and consign this year! We cannot put on an event of this magnitude without your help. Thanks so much for partnering with us to help make a difference in the lives of students in Kenya.

Don’t forget us when you clean out your closets this Fall! We collect donations year round for this annual resale event. Remember to “Like” our 2 Mustard Seeds page on Facebook to help us reach more people, or contact us if you would like to be added to the 2 Mustard Seeds mailing list!

2 Mustard Seeds exists to give hope and a future to children in rural Kenya by providing scholarships and enabling them to attain high school educations. Proceeds from our sales event benefit the 2 Mustard Seeds Scholarship Program, a project of Expansion International. To learn more, visit our 2 Mustard Seeds website.

For the past few years Expansion International had held the annual Build Hope Fundraising Dinner in October. It has always been a fun time for people to get together, share a meal, bid on some auction items and hear about the new projects taking place in Kenya.

We have had a few people ask about the dinner this month and would like you to know that we still plan on hosting a dinner event but due to the busy schedule this fall, we have moved the dinner to Friday, April 6th, 2018!

Please save this date and join us to hear about the proposed Magumu Mercy Medical Clinic and all the other projects planned for 2018. This event is always a great time to stay connected with your friends in Kenya, so we hope you will keep your calendar open for April 6th.